No further details immediately available on latest sortie over Syrian capital

Woods on shores of Euphrates attracted tourists, provided shade and defense from dust storms, but civilians impoverished by war have cut down trees, mainly for firewood

Workers toil in searing temperatures topping 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in order to make a living

Report from United Nations panel says members of group's sleeper cells pose the most serious terrorist threat in Afghanistan today

State media and local residents say repeated blasts heard before dawn in Damascus

Terror group vows to keep fighting 'until Doomsday' despite their defeat in 2019, death of leader

Bab al-Hawa gateway used by 85% of deliveries to rebel-held northwest Idlib region; agreement comes after dispute over terms for sending supplies to area

State TV says missile defense batteries being deployed against 'hostile targets'; explosions heard around capital, in first reported strike since July 19

Extremist group says Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi was killed while fighting rival jihadists, names Abi Hafsan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi as new leader

Jordanian security forces have tightened border controls in recent years, occasionally announce thwarted drugs and weapons smuggling attempts from Syria